Insurance Sales Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Car allowance

Executive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Insurance Sales Manager to lead the North West sales team from Mahikeng. You will develop and execute sales strategies, coach and motivate a high-performance team, and drive growth across the region.

The role requires a strong market understanding, excellent leadership, and a proven track record of meeting sales targets. This leadership position offers hybrid work in Mahikeng with extensive executive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance sales, with at least 2 years in a sales leadership or management role.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of various insurance products and sales methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in business, marketing, or a related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company objectives and sales targets.
• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor a team of insurance sales professionals.
• Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
• Manage the sales budget and ensure profitable growth for the sales department.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, brokers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Sales leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Market knowledge

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in business/marketing or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a dynamic and results-driven Insurance Sales Manager to lead their sales team in Mahikeng . You will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, coaching and motivating the sales force, and ensuring the achievement of ambitious sales targets. This leadership role requires a strong understanding of the insurance market, excellent people management skills, and a passion for driving growth. You will be instrumental in expanding the company's market share within the North West province and fostering a high-performance sales culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company objectives and sales targets.
• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor a team of insurance sales professionals.
• Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
• Manage the sales budget and ensure profitable growth for the sales department.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, brokers, and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance sales, with at least 2 years in a sales leadership or management role.
• Proven track record of successfully meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of various insurance products and sales methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in business, marketing, or a related field is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant performance-based bonus structure.
• Car allowance and other executive benefits.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• A stimulating hybrid work environment in Mahikeng , offering a balance of autonomy and team collaboration.